NAME PROFILE
Wilder
Wilder means 'untamed' or 'wild' in English. it has a sturdy, modern-classic energy and suggests a personality that is adventurous, social, and possesses a steady confidence.
Key Stats
| Total births | 8,835 |
| Gender | Male (77% / 23%) |
| Peak year | 2021 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1992 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 32%TX — 20%FL — 18%NY — 15%TN — 15%
Notable People
Billy Wilder (Director) · Thornton Wilder (Author) · Gene Wilder (Actor) · Laura Ingalls Wilder (Author) · Wilder Valderrama (Actor/born Wilmer)
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